Water and Land Issues Associated with Animal Agriculture: A U. S. Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.62300/zmh0d952Palabras clave:
Animal Agriculture, Water Quality, Livestock Sector, Land UseResumen
This paper (IP 50) addresses specific water and land concerns related to animal agriculture. The authors consider issues of water use and water quality associated with the livestock sector and the related environmental and economic impacts. The paper also includes a discussion of livestock land use, land degradation, land application of manure and manure-based composts, and deforestation related to farm policies. This Issue Paper presents scientific data specific to North America (primarily the United States) and explains how and why these data compare with other parts of the world. Additionally, it discusses how to reduce the environmental impact of livestock agriculture while preserving resources and quality of life.Descargas
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2012-08-15
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Zering, K., Centner, T., Meyer, D., Newton, G., Sweeten, J., & Woodruff, S. (2012). Water and Land Issues Associated with Animal Agriculture: A U. S. Perspective. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). https://doi.org/10.62300/zmh0d952
